Water Grants

Last updated October 5, 2026

Grantable tracks 789 active water grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 16 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 346 list an award amount, with a median of $60K.

Grants tracked: 789; from 350 funders
Median award: $60K; middle half $13K–$400K
Total listed funding: $234.7M; across 346 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 13; 45 with a published date

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Proposition 4 – River Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy · State Not published · Varies To protect or restore rivers, wetlands, streams, lakes, or watersheds; improve the resilience of fish and wildlife; or enhance climate resilience, water supply, or water quality.	Not published	Varies
Restoration Grant Programs: Addressing Climate Impacts California Department of Fish and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering restoration grants to address climate change impacts on fish and wildlife habitats.	Not published	Varies
Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (LISCIF) Restore America's Estuaries · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K	Not published	$5K – $100K
Idaho Nonpoint Source Management §319 Subgrants Grant Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Idaho Nonpoint Source Management §319 Subgrants program provides financial assistance to states, territories, and tribes for activities aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution.	Not published	Up to $250K
Robert L. Johnson Memorial Research Grant Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Robert L. Johnson Memorial Research Grant, offered by the Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society, supports graduate students in aquatic plant management with grants of up to $10,000.	Not published	Up to $10K
Land Conservation for Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems Grant Lake Champlain Basin Program · Foundation Not published · $100K – $4M The Land Conservation for Clean Water and Healthy Ecosystems grant aims to acquire land or conservation easements in the Lake Champlain Basin.	Not published	$100K – $4M
OEPA: Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Grant Ohio Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA), managed by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, provides vital financial assistance for enhancing community water systems.	Not published	Varies
Land & Water Defense Fund (LWDF) The Conservation Alliance · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50K The majority of awards focus on these categories: Established to support organizations strategically confronting efforts that would diminish the public lands system.	Rolling	Up to $50K
CPF Capacity Building Grant Colorado Plateau Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $25K The Colorado Plateau Foundation (CPF) provides capacity-building grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 to Native-led organizations on the Colorado Plateau.	Not published	$1K – $25K
OWEB Water Acquisition Grant Program Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · Varies The OWEB Water Acquisition Grant Program aims to enhance instream flows by facilitating the acquisition of water rights from willing sellers.	Not published	Varies
Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund Grant The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $15K – $200K The Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund Grant provides competitive funding to restore and protect the health of Long Island Sound.	Not published	$15K – $200K
Water Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance Program Oklahoma Rural Water Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Energy efficiency and sustainability program providing technical assistance to Oklahoma communities and water systems on water energy management.	Not published	Varies
Community Forestry Grants Program: Watershed Protection Implementation Texas A&M Forest Service · Foundation Not published · $50K The Texas A&M Forest Service invites proposals for the 2026 Community Forestry Grants Program, aimed at enhancing urban and community forestry across Texas.	Not published	$50K
Nonpoint Source Management Grants (Section 319): Watershed-Based Projects Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Nonpoint Source Management Grants (Section 319) support watershed-based projects aimed at restoring or protecting water quality.	Not published	Up to $300K
Clean Water – Grants For Planning Lake Champlain Basin Program · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Clean Water – Grants For Planning program, managed by the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program in partnership with NEIWPCC, aims to enhance water quality in the Lake Champlain Basin.	Not published	Up to $100K
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Construction State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · $200M – $1B The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWRSF) program assists public water systems in financing the cost of drinking water infrastructure projects needed to achieve or maintain compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements…	Not published	$200M – $1B
Aquatic Invasive Plant Control, Prevention and Research Grant New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The Aquatic Invasive Plant Control, Prevention and Research Grant, offered by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, supports initiatives aimed at managing and researching state-listed invasive aquatic plants.	Not published	Varies
Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies To restore and protect rivers and streams in support of fisheries and wildlife.	Not published	Varies
Water Quality Combined Funding Program Grant State of Washington Department of Ecology · State Not published · Up to $500K The Water Quality Combined Funding Program in Washington aims to enhance and safeguard water quality through a competitive funding process.	Not published	Up to $500K
CVA - Clean Vessel Act (FY25) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Development of surveys and plans for installing sewage pumpouts and dump stations for recreational boats in the coastal zone of coastal States; and for construction of sewage pumpouts and dump stations for recreational boats; and for…	Not published	Varies
Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Maryland Department of the Environment · State Not published · Varies Provide below market interest loans, grants, and loan principal forgiveness to local governments and other eligible entities to finance drinking water capital improvement projects.	Not published	Varies
Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Foundation: Wetlands and Waterfowl Research Fellowship Grant Ducks Unlimited · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Foundation Wetlands and Waterfowl Research Fellowship supports graduate students in North America conducting research on waterfowl or wetland biology.	Not published	Up to $10K
Protect Your Drinking Water Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program or grant initiative focused on protecting drinking water resources in Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
Coastal Zone Management Grant Program Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Coastal Zone Management Grant Program, managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, supports projects that protect coastal resources in Pennsylvania's Delaware Estuary and Lake Erie.	Not published	Up to $75K

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About water grants

Water grants fund drinking water, wastewater, watershed protection, and water quality work across the country. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers programs such as the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Nonpoint Source (Section 319) grants, while USDA supports rural water infrastructure and NOAA and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation fund coastal and watershed resilience. Eligible recipients range from municipalities and utilities to nonprofits and tribes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do water grants award?

Of the 789 water grants Grantable lists as of October 5, 2026, 346 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $60K, and the middle half fall between $13K and $400K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most water grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Natural Resources (22), Chesapeake Bay Trust (19), Maryland Department of the Environment (18), Lake Champlain Basin Program (16), and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (16). In all, 350 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are water grants due?

Of 789 grants listed, 13 accept applications on a rolling basis, 45 have a published upcoming deadline, 39 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 692 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 51% fall in October–December.

What grants are available for water projects?

Funding covers drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, watershed and source water protection, nonpoint source pollution control, and habitat and resilience work. The EPA's Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Section 319 grants are major federal mechanisms, alongside USDA rural water programs and NOAA coastal funding. Some assistance comes as low-interest loans rather than outright grants.

Does the EPA fund water quality work?

Yes. The EPA funds water quality through programs like the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which supports wastewater treatment, nonpoint source control, and watershed management, and through Section 319 nonpoint source grants administered with states. Eligible recipients can include municipalities, nonprofits, and citizens' groups, though much CWSRF assistance is delivered as loans.

Who else funds watershed and water nonprofits?

Beyond the EPA, USDA funds rural water and wastewater systems, NOAA supports coastal and estuary work, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds watershed and resilience projects, often with required match. Regional programs like Chesapeake Bay and Great Lakes initiatives, plus state agencies and private foundations, round out the landscape. Many water projects braid several of these sources together.

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